Senior Service Technician - Whangarei (Northland)

Want to work for New Zealand’s leading agriculture distributor and supplier? We are on the hunt for an experienced Senior Service Technician to join our Whangarei (Northland) branch, servicing and repairing world-class agricultural and construction machinery both in our workshop and on customer sites.

This is an opportunity to apply your advanced diagnostic expertise while supporting and mentoring the next generation of technicians.

We can offer you:

- A competitive remuneration package including paid overtime at time and a half, weekly tool allowance and on-call fees.
- Long Service Leave and Company buying privileges.
- Free access to confidential counselling and coaching through our Employer Assistance Programme (EAP).

Why you will enjoy working here:

- Stability – this role offers permanent full-time employment working 42.5 hours per week within our core business days and hours of Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm at our Northland branch.
- Growth & Development – we have a supportive workplace for you to grow your career with us. As a Senior Service Technician, you'll play a key role in coaching and mentoring apprentice and service technicians while continuing to develop your own technical expertise.
- Variety – you will work on a wide range of agricultural and construction machinery and equipment from leading global brands including Deutz Fahr, McHale, Väderstad, Kioti, Kverneland, Kramp, Fliegl, JCB and more.

About the role:

As a Senior Service Technician, you will be responsible for servicing, repairing,



maintaining and overhauling agricultural and construction machinery to manufacturer specifications. Working both in the workshop and in the field, you will:

- Diagnose, repair and maintain machinery using advanced diagnostic tools and techniques.
- Detect and resolve mechanical and electrical faults efficiently and accurately.
- Use computer-based service systems to source technical information, download and interpret machine data.
- Dismantle, repair and rebuild components to manufacturer specifications.
- Complete service documentation and administration accurately and on time.
- Collaborate with parts, service and branch teams to deliver outstanding customer outcomes.
- Travel as required to support customers on-site.
- Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
- Provide coaching, guidance and mentoring to apprentice and service technicians, sharing knowledge and best practice across the team.

About you:

You'll take pride in your work, have advanced technical capability and enjoy solving complex mechanical challenges. To be successful in this role, you'll have:

- A Heavy Machinery or Automotive Service Technician qualification.




- Proven experience working in a mechanical repair workshop, ideally within agricultural or construction machinery environments.
- Advanced diagnostic and fault-finding capability across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
- Experience using diagnostic equipment and computerised service systems.
- Strong problem-solving and logical diagnostic skills.
- A full driver's licence.
- The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team workplace.
- A safety-first mindset and commitment to professional, ethical conduct.
- Experience coaching, mentoring or supporting less experienced technicians would be advantageous.

Who are we?

We are New Zealand’s leading importer and distributor of tractors and agricultural equipment. We have been in the business for over 75 years. Part of our success is our passion to grow our organisation and our people.

Here at Power Farming:

We thrive together! We work together! We find a better way! We deliver results! And we start with the customer!

How to apply:

If you are ready to work for an organisation that keeps you growing, then apply online through our careers website: https://powerfarming.readycareers.io/

If you would like to know more about this prospect, please reach out via [email protected].

As we are committed to a safe working environment for everyone, all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.

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